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Bachelor of Communication Major Journalism
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 5864
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 15/68
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 15280
  • On-campus
    AUD 18080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4 
plus 1 x First Major 12 
plus 1 x Second Major
or 2 x 4 -unit Minors 8 
Total 24 
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Required Courses:
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies
JRN2010News Literacy
PRL1002Principles and Practice of Public Relations
Journalism Major:
JRN1000 Journalism Practice 
JRN2000News Reporting
JRN2003    Feature Writing
JRN2002Radio Journalism
JRN3006Media Law and Ethics
JRN2001Publication Layout and Design
 Or
JRN2005Broadcast Reporting
JRN3001Online Journalism
 Or
JRN3002Broadcast Newsroom
HMT3001Independent Study Project A
 Or
HMT3002Independent Study Project B
plus four from the following: 
CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies
HIS1001Introduction to Australian History
HIS1003 World History Since 1500CE
INR1000 International Relations in a Globalizing Era
INR1001                             Global Transitions and Human Security
INR3000Australian Foreign Relations
POL1000 Government, Business and Society
POL2000 Political and Economic Ideas
POL2001Politics and International Business

Other majors

Other majors for the Bachelor of Communication include: Communication and Media and Public Relations.